Alcove

4.4

1893 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

Alcove is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant on the edge of Boston’s West End, offering comfortable seasonal American fare & great cocktails from hospitality veteran Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. Classic dishes like the Whole Roasted Chicken and beloved Prosciutto Bites delight guests, while signature cocktails like the Raspberry Lime Rickey and Champside—along with spirit-free options—ensure something for everyone.

The cozy dining room & expansive open-air patio boast stunning views of the Charles River & Zakim Bridge. Just steps from TD Garden at North Station & within walking distance of the North End, Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall, Freedom Trail, Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, Tea Party ships + museum, Haymarket, Boston Common, Beacon Hill, State House, ferries, & the Greenway.

We offer a variety of unique spaces for private groups of 12 to larger groups of 270.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

Location
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Easter Sunday @ Alcove
Apr 20, 2025 only
Gather with family and friends and select from an array of spring specials this Easter Sunday. Additional specials to the regular a la carte menus to come soon!
St. Patrick's Day @ Alcove
Mar 17, 2025 only
Join us this St. Patrick's Day with bar specials and $1 oysters 12pm-5pm!
Pre-Game Bruins vs Lightning
Mar 15, 2025 only
Heading to TD Garden for the Bruins vs Lightning game? Start your night with an unforgettable experience at Alcove, just a 4-minute walk from the Garden. Enjoy chef-driven dishes, craft cocktails, and a lively atmosphere as you fuel up for an incredible night ahead. Alcove is the perfect spot to dine, sip, and vibe before the main event. 🔹 Prime West End Location – Steps from TD Garden 🔹 Fresh, Seasonal Cuisine, Signature Cocktails + Cold Beers 🔹 Reserve Your Table & Elevate Your Game Night 🔹 Check your bag for $5 while you attend the game, swing by after to pick it up to 1 hour after the game ends 🎟 Heading to the game? Make it a full experience—book your pre-show dinner now! 📍 Alcove Restaurant | West End, Boston

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00
Served with house made kettle chips.
WEDGE SALAD$16.00
speck, Stilton blue cheese, pickled red onion, croutons
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$9.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
ARUGULA SALAD$14.00
blood orange, spiced pistachio, kalamata olive
- ADD GRILLED CHICKEN$9.00
- ADD SHRIMP$12.00
- ADD SALMON$14.00
WARM FOCCACIA$8.00
whipped ricotta + EVOO. Allergens: dairy, gluten
SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00
Aleppo
SMASHED POTATOES$11.00
chermoula
ROASTED SQUASH SOUP$14.00
pimenton, Bra Duro
SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00
Urfa, black garlic barbecue

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00
Parmesan gougeres, horseradish
PORK RIBS$17.00
nuoc cham, pickled chili, Thai herbs (4 pieces)
PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00
stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic, fried wheat dough.
- ADD A SLIDER$7.00
ALCOVE BURGER$23.00
brioche, bacon, caramelized onion, sharp cheddar, b+b pickles
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00
Calabrian chili crisp, lettuce cups, marinated cucumber
WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00
baked polenta, wild mushroom ragout
HALF CHICKEN$30.00
RIBEYE$67.00
crispy smashed potatoes, cippolini onion, bordelaise
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00
Served with fries
MAC + CHEESE$10.00
GRILLED CHEESE$14.00
Served with fries
KIDS BURGER$14.00
4 oz patty, cheddar, slider bun, served with plain fries. Allergens, gluten, dairy, soy
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- 86 CHEESE$0.00
- ADD CHEESE$0.00
KETTLE CHIPS$2.00
housemade

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00
CARROT CAKE$13.00
WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00
with milk
DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00
KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00
sea salt, pistachio

What 1,893 people are saying

Alcove reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcove offers a memorable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the convenience before events at TD Garden, with highlights including "delicious cocktails," a "great outdoor area," and "friendly staff." While some mention noise and wait times, the overall ambiance and quality make it a "hidden gem."

1,893 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food slightly on the expensive side for tapas
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing experience—poor presentation, overpriced for the quality, and small portions stuffed with French fries. Not worth it.
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Natalie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was impeccable as were the cocktails and wine pairing suggestions :)
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GLK02129 VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We really liked the new menu, our food and the service was great. What was a bummer and put a damper on the evening is that every time someone came in- the cold air came rushing in and made it all the way to our table. Also, people kept using the exit door behind the host station so we got an even more direct hit every time someone left that way. Staff could have at least asked folks to use the main door where they could have also utilized the enclosure to avoid this very problem.
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Reed VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff and service by AJ Thank you for taking such good care of us AJ
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James VIP
Greater Boston29 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I don't know about the new menu setup. The food was spotty - some was good and some was disappointing, particularly for the cost. I might give them one more chance.
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Brian VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine pairing. Tom always does an amazing job with his wine events.
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joe VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is amazing!!!! Everyone is so friendly.
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John
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The new small plates menu is horrible. They got rid of a menu that was decent and now have small plates which are not good and are expensive. Even the hamburger was small and unappealing and fries just thrown on the plate. The service was terrible with 3 different servers in 1:45 min. The drinks took forever. Honestly there was nothing good.
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Jeff
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, awesome food and love the atmosphere. Nice little spot before a game.
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FAQs

Alcove offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 248-0050.

Alcove is rated 4.4 stars by 1893 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA 02114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Causeway St, Beverly St, Lovejoy Pl
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
No parking on-site. Validated parking is available in the garage across the street at The Beverly/Courtyard Marriott Hotel (105 Beverly St.) . Parking is $14 on non-event nights and $35 on event nights. Please let the parking attendant know you are dining at Alcove upon arrival.
Public transit
Causeway St @ Medford St Bus 4, N Washington St @ Medford St Bus 89/93/92/111/426/428, North Station Orange Line, Green Line B/C/D/E, Commuter rail Downeaster/Fitchburg/Haverhill/Lowell/Newburyport/Rockport
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://alcoveboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 248-0050
Private party facilities
Alcove offers a variety of unique spaces and configurations for semi- private & private dining experiences. From groups as little as 5 to full holiday reception parties of 275, our menus and setup options can be customized to suit your event needs.

Alcove

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Easter Sunday @ Alcove

St. Patrick's Day @ Alcove

Pre-Game Bruins vs Lightning

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

ALCOVE BURGER

WHOLE CHICKEN

GRAZE

CHARCUTERIE$26.00

VEGETABLE

FRENCH ONION DIP$10.00

WEDGE SALAD$16.00

ARUGULA SALAD$14.00

WARM FOCCACIA$8.00

SHISHITO PEPPERS$10.00

SMASHED POTATOES$11.00

ROASTED SQUASH SOUP$14.00

SHOESTRING FRIES$10.00

MEAT

STEAK TARTARE$18.00

PORK RIBS$17.00

PROSCIUTTO BITES$15.00

ALCOVE BURGER$23.00

BIG

BRANZINO$48.00

WHOLE CHICKEN$61.00

HALF CHICKEN$30.00

RIBEYE$67.00

KIDS + SIDES

ALCOVE CHICKEN FINGERS$14.00

MAC + CHEESE$10.00

GRILLED CHEESE$14.00

KIDS BURGER$14.00

KETTLE CHIPS$2.00

DESSERT

FORMAGGIO KITCHEN CHEESE PLATE$23.00

CARROT CAKE$13.00

WARM CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES$12.00

DARK CHOCOLATE TART$15.00

KID'S CHOCOLATE COOKIE$3.00

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$11.00

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